Information about #4E522E color

#4E522E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #4E522E belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(78, 82, 46) — 30.6% red, 32.2% green, 18% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 2 / 0 / 14 / 68. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#4E522E is a softly balanced yellow that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Waiouru (#4C4E31). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Camouflage (#4F4D32) and Reets505 (#505428).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(78, 82, 46)), which gives #4E522E its character. If you plan to put text on a #4E522E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.6:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:68) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#4E522E color variations

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#4E522E color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #4E522E

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Waiouru color link
Waiouru

#4C4E31

Camouflage color link
Camouflage

#4F4D32

Reets505 color link
Reets505

#505428

Clover color link
Clover

#47562F

Rikan Brown color link
Rikan Brown

#534A32

Punga color link
Punga

#534931

Pine Needle color link
Pine Needle

#454D32

Panda color link
Panda

#544F3A

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#4E522E
  • RGB78, 82, 46
  • CMYK2, 0, 14, 68
  • CSSrgb(78, 82, 46)
  • HSL67°, 28%, 25%
  • HSL Precise66.667°, 28.125%, 25.098%
  • HSV67°, 44%, 32%
  • HSB67°, 44%, 32%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.306
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.322
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • GLSLvec3(0.306, 0.322, 0.180)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.306, 0.322, 0.180, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.306, 0.322, 0.180)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB30.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB32.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID4E522E
  • DECIMAL ID5132846
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01